Welcome to Sarasota/Bradenton

- 212 miles northeast of

Miami

- 132 miles southwest of

Orlando

Sarasota is located on theWest Coast of Florida, about60 miles south of Tampa.

Residents enjoy more than35 miles of the most spectacularwhite sand beaches in the world.

Eight beautiful barrier islands are connected to the Sarasota mainland.

St. Armands Key

Anna Maria IslandManasota Key

Lido Key

Siesta KeyBradenton Beach

Casey Key Longboat Key

The subtropical weather and coveted lifestylemake living and working here a pleasure.

Sarasota is a thriving, exciting community attractive to young professionals,families and retirees. Residents enjoy all the hospitality of a small towncombined with the amenities and modern infrastructure of a large city.

According to the 2000 census, the population was 325,957,and is expected to exceed 378,000 by the year 2010.

Sarasota is the state’s “cultural capital,” with its own ballet, symphonies, opera,

state museum, chamber chorus and world–class performing arts hall.

The community offers something for everyone, playing host to a wide variety

of music and movie festivals, theater, art, dance, and galleries.

- The Ringling Center for the Cultural Arts- John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art- Museum of the Circus- Ca’ d ’Zan

Gulfcoast Wonder and Imagination ZoneMuseum of Asian Art

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Pelican Man’sBird Sanctuary

Mote Marine Aquarium

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Opera

Sarasota Ballet of Florida

Florida Studio Theatre

Florida West Coast Symphony

FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts

From 60 golf courses to an abundance of water sports,the area offers every recreational opportunity under the sun.The average year-round temperature of 72 degrees provides

plenty ofopportunity for biking, canoeing, hiking and other outdoor

activities.

Myakka River State Park

Historic Spanish Point

Sarasota/Bradenton has an abundance of retail and dining opportunities that take advantage of Florida’s natural beauty and excellent weather.

Sarasota/Bradenton boasts and extensive network of health

maintenance organizations that provide quality healthcare at costs

below the national average.

USF New College of Florida

One of Sarasota’s and Bradenton’s greatest assets is its educationsystem, from public schools top-ranked in the state tonationally recognized institutions of higher learning.

Ringling School of Art & Design Argosy University International College

Goshen College Keiser College Eckerd College

Sarasota/Bradenton is a smart business choice. No longer simply a resort destination. Sarasota/Bradenton hosts a friendly business environment that helps companies flourish.

- Best Place to Live & Work- Best Small City in the United States- 3rd Best City to Retire- 3rd Best Metropolitan City for Business Relocations

Many British and German citizens are our neighbors, as Europeans have come to call Sarasota/Bradenton home.

Sarasota/Bradenton is easily accessible by air,

sea & highway.

Sarasota/Bradenton Style ... from family-affordable to waterfront mansions.

Whatever your taste and wallet dictate, you’ll probably find it here.

Looking for a waterfront getaway?

A home on the golf course?

A care-free condo?

Sarasota/Bradenton has it all!

Housing costs compare favorably to those of manyother desirable metropolitan areas.

Sarasota/Bradenton... a great place to live, work, and play

Photography by Detlev Von Kessel of DK Consulting, Sarasota

Welcome Home

To Sarasota/Bradenton

Presented by: Michael Herschberger

Keller Williams RealtySarasota, Florida

941-468-7158